Experience the magic of Christmas at The Princess, where enchanting decorations and festive activities come together to create an unforgettable holiday celebration. Enjoy desert ice skating, roasting s’mores, family photos with Santa and so much more. From feeling the bliss of winter envelop you while ice skating and snacking on s’mores around the fire to witnessing the … [More]
Winter/Spring 2024 Concert Series at MIM
Tickets on sale now! Experience more live music in the new year! Enjoy a lineup of more than 50 concerts featuring diverse local, national, and global artists during our Winter/Spring Concert Series. This season’s highlights include Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn, country music couple Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal, a captivating night of storytelling and song … [More]
Claus and Effect: A Holiday Cabaret at Kax Stage Downtown
T'was the night before Christmas...but this story is way before you've even opened the book. This is the untold story with wit and music as Mrs. Claus prepares for the Big Day and we see who really runs the show! So, on Prancer, on Dancer and get ready for a ride and sing along (if she'll let you) in this Holiday Musical Cabaret. GET TICKETS All Performances … [More]
SRP Names New Chief Financial Executive and New Chief Customer Executive
Salt River Project (SRP) has announced Brian Koch as the company’s new Associate General Manager and Chief Financial Officer, effective February 19, and Vanessa Kisicki as Associate General Manager and Chief Customer Executive, effective immediately. Koch joined SRP in 2001 and currently serves as Corporate Treasurer and Senior Director of Financial Services. In this … [More]
Maricopa County No. 1 for Talent Attraction, Fourth Consecutive Year
Both Arizona and Maricopa County scored high for attracting and retaining skilled workers
A new report ranks Arizona and Maricopa County as national leaders for adding skilled jobs and workers over the last five years. For the sixth time in the last seven years, Maricopa County claimed the no. 1 spot in the Talent Attraction Scorecard released by Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics. The 2023 ranking also marks Maricopa County’s fourth consecutive … [More]
Out-of-State Sporting Assets Co. Acquires Troubled Legacy Park in Mesa
AZ Athletic Associates LLC, an affiliate of Rocky Mountain Resources and Burke Operating Partners, has acquired the sports and entertainment complex formerly known as Legacy Park in Mesa, AZ. The facility, now known as Arizona Athletic Grounds at Mesa Campus, opened in 2022. AAG is one of the largest youth-oriented sports facilities in North America. The Mesa facility serves … [More]
Wealth Management Co. Expands in Phoenix and Scottsdale
UBS announced it will be increasing its real estate footprint in both Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona to meet the growing demand for wealth management services in the state. In Phoenix, the firm will now occupy over 24,000 square feet of the Esplanade IV, located at 2575 E. Camelback Road. In North Scottsdale, the firm opened a brand-new office location on November 17 in … [More]
UTI Announces New President of Recently Acquired Concorde Career Colleges
Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs, announced the appointment of Kevin Prehn as president of Concorde Career Colleges, effective immediately. Prehn has served as interim president since September. "We recently marked the one-year anniversary of our acquisition of … [More]
New Poll: Arizonans Support Clean Air and Climate Action More than Ever
Arizonans are increasingly alarmed by air pollution and climate change and want policymakers to do more.
The American Lung Association in Arizona released updated polling that shows Arizona voters continue to support strong actions on clean air and climate change. Arizonans also overwhelmingly want to see policies to boost clean energy and solidly support efforts to encourage the transition to pollution-free vehicles. "Arizona has some of the worst air pollution in the U.S., … [More]
GCU Extends Tuition Freeze for 16th Consecutive Year
As the price tag to attend college continues to skyrocket across the country, Grand Canyon University is freezing tuition costs on its Phoenix campus for the 16th straight year. The private Christian university's ground campus tuition in 2024-25 will remain at $16,500 before institutional scholarships are included. Because more than 90% of GCU's traditional students qualify … [More]
Mortgage Rates and Housing Payments Drop to Lowest Level Since Spring
Daily average mortgage rates have fallen to 6.82% and housing payments have dropped to their lowest level since April. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. This marks the first time daily rates have dipped below 7% since July. Rates dropped after the Fed brought good news to homebuyers at its December 13 meeting, … [More]
WEBINAR – Jan. 9: Part 1: Identifying Your Businesses Climate
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp Part 1: Identifying Your Businesses Climate 01/09/2023 | 9:00 AM Join Nicole Zeno, an experienced SMB owner, multi-exit startup founder, and award-winning fractional executive as she takes you through the steps to successfully troubleshoot your growth challenges. REGISTER NOW … [More]
Phoenix-Based Bulk Waste Co. Acquired by National Waste Services Company
RF Investment Partners and its portfolio company, Ally Waste Services, announce the acquisition of Waste Consolidators, Inc., a provider of bulk waste collection services for residential and commercial complexes. This investment builds on the success of Ally Waste’s partnership with Waste Control and the integration of its bulk waste removal services earlier this … [More]
Credit Union Contributes $300K to Arizona Nonprofits, Largest Grant Cycle
Desert Financial Credit Union announced $300,000 in donations to Arizona nonprofits through its grant program today. This is the credit union's largest grant cycle to date, an increase of more than 25% compared to 2022 and more than double the amount awarded just two years ago. "At Desert Financial, we care about the communities where we work and live," … [More]
New Multifamily Renter Sentiment Report Reveals Surprising Trends in Housing Choices and Generational Preferences
Knightvest, a fully integrated real estate investment and management company, released the results of the company's first annual survey measuring multifamily renter sentiment. The survey provides insights into the rent-versus-buy decision, the downstream effects of high mortgage interest rates, and differences in generational preferences around … [More]
CRE Financing Co. Promotes New Partner, Brings Critical CRE Structured Finance Expertise to Role
Tower Capital, a leading capital advisor for CRE financing, has promoted George Maravilla to Partner from Senior Vice President. Maravilla, who joined the firm in 2018, has established himself as a key member leading the firm’s Equity and Development platform and has spearheaded the rapid growth of Tower Capital’s industry-leading Build-to-Rent (BTR) finance team. Tower … [More]
Capital and Land Partnerships to Renewable Developers Is Key for Investment Co.
Renewa, a leading land and infrastructure investor, announced the successful closing of a sale lease-back (SLB) transaction with Leeward Renewable Energy (“LRE”), for the White Wing Ranch Solar project in Maricopa County, Arizona. This deal supports the continued growth of LRE’s project pipeline, while allowing the company to maintain long-term site control for the … [More]
Catering Co. to Hire Hundreds for Events Season, Including WM Phoenix Open, NCAA Men’s Final Four
Arizona-based M Culinary Concepts, the state’s largest event catering company, will hire hundreds of hospitality professionals ahead of the Valley’s bustling events season, including the WM Phoenix Open and NCAA Men’s Final Four-related events. M Culinary Concepts will hire for front-of-house, back-of-house, warehouse/facilities, transportation, and cafe support positions. … [More]
